The Mountain West Conference addressed concerns over a misconduct investigation against Blaire Fleming and clarified the commissioner's mistaken response about the issue.

This week was not like any other Mountain West media day, however. For five of the league’s 12 schools, it was their last. A year from now, they’ll be in the Pac-12, as that century-old league hard-launches its new form.

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez addressed several topics at the conference's Football Media Days on Wednesday.

LAS VEGAS >> The Mountain West has emphasized that building a permanent football stadium is an essential part of the University of Hawaii’s membership.

Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State abruptly announced plans to break from the conference for the Pac-12, leaving the Mountain West scrambling to retain the rest of its membership. Ultimately, Utah State would join the departing programs, who will join the Pac-12 starting in the 2026-27 school year.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences are headed back to court after failing to reach a settlement agreement in mediation over $55 million in “poaching” fees.

We’ll find out just how lowly the media thinks of the University of New Mexico football team this week when the Old Trapper Mountain West Media Days get underway in Las Vegas, Nev. The two-day event begins Wednesday at the Circa Resort and Casino and,